Motivation
Family Time through Charity Fitness Events
I’ve always viewed my training and participation in fitness events as an individual venture. My husband is a runner and we have taken part in the same events, but he is much more advanced than I am and usually takes off to the front while I end up somewhere between the middle and the tail [...]
Century Riding for Beginner Cyclists
ABOVE: Cyclist David Blackmon
My husband and I just finished our third season with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training program. This year’s team trained for the 20th Intracoastal Waterway Century Ride which took place in Cocoa Beach, Florida on October 26th.
At the beginning of the season, team member David Blackmon, took the initiative [...]
Southern Utah Memory Walk Just Keeps Getter Better
Saturday, November 8th was a day to remember on many levels. The Southern Utah Memory Walk enjoyed its largest crowd ever and met its fundraising goal despite these tough economic times.
Since I used to coordinate this walk to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s disease, the event holds a special place in my heart. Since [...]
Talking with The Happy Runner
“Running. Writing about it. Happy to be doing both.”
This is how Felice describes herself on her blog The Happy Runner. After reading those words on my first visit and just a few minutes into reading her posts, I knew I’d come across a down-to-earth person with a love of running and supporting charity events.
Felice [...]
What Do You Do When You Reach Your Fundraising Goal?
When I checked my email yesterday, I was ecstatic to see this seven-word subject line for one of my messages: “Congratulations! You have reached your fundraising goal.”
For several months, I’ve been raising money for the Southern Utah Alzheimer’s Association’s Memory Walk. The event is Saturday, November 8, and as of a few days ago, I [...]
60 Miles And We Did It
On Friday, October 24th, 3,400 warriors gathered together in the dark, in the cold, and in the rain with two common goals. The first, to walk 60 miles, from Alpharetta to the heart of Atlanta over the course of 72 hours. The second, to find a cure for breast cancer. They achieved the first goal. [...]
High School Senior Organizes Charity Walk/Run for Boy With Autism
As I was sipping my coffee this morning and reading the local paper, I saw an inspiring announcement of a charity event occurring right here in Southwestern Utah, the scenic place I call home.
Jessica Mitchell, a senior at Snow Canyon High School, has coordinated a 1-mile walk/5K fun run to benefit a boy in her [...]
